W3PBC
Active1x3District 3
Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.
License HolderPolar Bear QRP Club
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationDayton, OH
Grant DateDec 21, 2017
Expiration DateFeb 9, 2028
W3PBC is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Polar Bear QRP Club in Dayton, OH. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 1 vanity application filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Polar Bear QRP Club on Jan 22, 2008. W3PBC has 5 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 38 units(Moderate)
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Three Papa Bravo Charlie
Readability: 8/10(High readability)
License History
- Administrative Update AppliedMay 19, 2026
- License RenewedDec 21, 2017
- License ModifiedJan 21, 2014
- License IssuedFeb 9, 2008
- Vanity Callsign GrantedFeb 9, 2008
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.
- Polar Bear QRP ClubFiled Jan 22, 2008Not awardedFCC ↗